Few novelists today are better at exploring the American West and expanding its literature than Tony Hillerman. That’s right. I mean Western literature, not mystery. Look at it this way: Hillerman’s heroes pack guns, wear hats and eventually bring law and order to their country, at least until the next installment hits bookshelves. The only difference is that Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee are Navajo Tribal policemen and products of the 20th century. I’ve been a big fan of Hillerman since pi


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